Study reveals mixed legacy of the 2012 London Olympics on promised urban regeneration

Nov 26, 2024

The 2012 London Olympics Games serve as a cautionary tale for local communities in host cities—a new study warns. The study by the University of Portsmouth analyzed 20 years of data, from 2001 to 2022. It looked at the long-term legacy of the 2012 London Olympics, particularly the impact on urban regeneration in one of London's most disadvantaged areas.